Our Impact
For over 30 years, Columbia Basin Trust has been dedicated to strengthening the social, economic and environmental well-being of the region. Rooted in community priorities, the Trust supports what the Basin wants to achieve, whether providing resources, facilitating partnerships or leading initiatives.
Since 1995
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$ 1.02 Binvested in the region
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49,776projects
Housing and Well-being
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1,661 +of affordable housing units created
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2,435 +units upgraded and made more energy efficient
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$ 91.5 Minvested in housing initiatives
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7,416culture and community events supported
Child Care
371 early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants supported to access training opportunities.
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3,600existing child care spaces improved
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1,860child care spaces added
Natural Environment
14,444 hectares of terrestrial habitat and 2,849 hectares of aquatic habitat have been improved.
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17.4 Mlifetime equivalent kilowatt-hour (kWh) saved
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1,301projects supported to address climate resilience
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263,359lifetime metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (tco2e) reduced
Economic Impact
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6,480individuals received training funding
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$ 155.6 Min new business loans
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3,299student jobs created
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3,427businesses supported with advisory services
Benefits of the Trust 2025/26
In 2025/26, $105.9 million was provided by The Trust for over 2,700 projects to support the efforts of Basin communities, businesses and residents. The Trust revenues exceeded targets and totaled $113.6 million thanks to the performance of its investments, including the hydropower facilities it jointly owns with Columbia Power Corporation.
Highlights
- $113.6 million in revenue
- $80.7 million in grants and initiatives
- $9.4 million in capital projects
- 62 active programs
- $12.6 million in new business loans
- $3.2 million in new real estate
- $2.2 billion book value of assets
Return on investments
- 12.9% Power projects
- 37.18% Private Placements
- 12.4% Market Securities